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I had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation, ending a year ago. The radiation was easy. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759147/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2022

I was diagnosed at age 70 with a 3 mm size tomorrow, all removed with biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801495/

Discussion: Lumpectomy without radiation vs Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

I had much the same experience so understand the feelings that emerge during the wait time....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795168/

Discussion: HER2- and ER/PR+

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

Mary, I too have struggled with those thoughts. Over 20 years ago, at the age of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835169/

Discussion: Struggling to cope with Stage IV diagnosis and what the future holds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2023

It was immediately obvious that it was the implant as the breast became suddenly red. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/702511/

Discussion: Surgery to Remove Silicone Gel Inplants: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2022

THANK YOU! I have not had major problems so far, although it'a only been 2 1/2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86419/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2017

Hi, Starlight! I can imagine radiation for rectal problems would be VERY unpleasant. I know how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86412/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2017

I had the sentinel node removed. Due to the fact that my margins were positive as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170140/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: How are you coping?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2017

Sorry to hear you're down but I can relate. I'm 2.5 years in and I still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86507/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2018

I complained for many years of what can be described as gallbladder symptoms. Right upper quadrant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/192361/

Discussion: Connection between colon and breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2018

Have had chronic chest pain post mastectomy & radiation plus heart probs --its hard for me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170145/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: How are you coping?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2018

Hi . Is my first time. Hello everyone. I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 1....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86353/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2016

I found it took at least 12 months after surgery, chemo and radiation to get close...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86330/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2016

I am on a anastrozole 3 months and having lower leg pains and feel exhausted all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87598/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2021

The incision on my lower abdomen goes from the side of the hip to the side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208297/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2020

I feel I have to reply to this as I was going through the same thing....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/595104/

Discussion: Arimidex Pain Starting after 17+ months

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2021

I take 1 mg, I take mine with food in the morning. I am sorry your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594853/

Discussion: Arimidex Pain Starting after 17+ months

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2021

cindylb, I probably should have mentioned my pain sooner but I thought this was normal after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321082/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2020

@danielad You and I have had similar results -- I had a large reservoir hematoma following...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292360/

Discussion: Returning Member -- But New To This the Breast Cancer Group -- DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2020

Hi Colleen, Thank you for responding. Yes, I am a huge hockey fan. I played hockey...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665681/

Discussion: Deciding whether to go on abemaciclib (brand name Verzenio)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2021

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